6 - The qualities of sound

How do composers use the intensity of sound?

• To express different sensations
• To change the melody
• To create "sound images" or sensations in the listener
• To determine the duration of a sound

What sensation does a crescendo sound (increasing gradually in intensity) suggest?

• Relaxation
• Growing power or tension
• Monotony
• Serenity

Which quality of sound enables us to distinguish between long and short sounds?

• Pitch
• Timbre
• Duration
• Intensity

What sensation do broken sounds (brief or fragmented) suggest?

• Stability
• Instability or expectation
• Monotony
• Energy

What does the pitch of a sound describe?

• Its duration
• Its volume
• Whether it is high or low in frequency
• Its intensity

What sensation do sharp sounds suggest?

• Calm
• Excitement or stimulation
• Solemnity
• Anxiety

How can timbre be defined in music?

• As the length of a sound
• As the quality that allows identification of a voice or instrument
• As the loudness of a sound
• As the rhythm of a sound

What sensation do woodwind instruments generally suggest?

• Energy
• Warmth or clarity
• Solemnity
• Disorder

What is the role of electronic instruments in music?

• To maintain traditional sounds
• To reduce the volume
• To create sensations of the exotic or surprising
• To replicate acoustic instruments

What does descriptive or programme music aim to do?

• To maintain a consistent rhythm
• To focus solely on melody
• To recreate certain effects or scenes using sounds
• To emphasize the harmony